Deck 28: The Reproductive Systems

Question 1

Which structure is composed of three cylindrical masses of erectile tissue each surrounded by a fibrous tissue?

A)Testes
B)Prostate
C)Bladder
D)Penis
E)Urethra

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Anterior to the vagina and urethral openings is the

A)Labia majora
B)Labia minor
C)Mons pubis
D)Cervical sphincter
E)Labial frenulum

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The straight tubules in the testis lead into the

A)Efferent ducts
B)Afferent ducts
C)Rete testis
D)Ductus epididymis
E)Epididymis

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which cells secrete testosterone?

A)Sertoli cells
B)Spermatogenic cells
C)Leydig cells
D)Oogonia
E)Chief cells

Question 5

Which of the following are produced in and released from the ovaries?

A)Primary oocytes,prolactin and estrogen
B)Secondary oocytes,progesterone and oxytocin
C)Tertiary oocytes,oxytocin and estrogen
D)Secondary oocytes,estrogen and progesterone
E)Primary oocytes,estrogen and testosterone

Question 6

Which part of the uterus opens into the vagina?

A)Urethra
B)Cervix
C)Uterine tubes
D)Inguinal canal
E)Ovaries

Question 7

Which ligament arises from the pubic symphysis in males?

A)Fundiform ligament
B)Broad ligament
C)Suspensory ligament
D)Ejaculatory ligament
E)Perineum ligament

Question 8

Which of the following structures are located inferior to the prostate on either side of the membranous urethra within the deep muscles of the perineum?

A)bulbourethral gland
B)Seminal vesicles
C)Ejaculatory ducts
D)Ampullas
E)Ductus deferens

Question 9

Which structure is the site of sperm production?

A)Vas deferens
B)Seminiferous tubules
C)Albuginea
D)Epididymis
E)Raphe

Question 10

What structure attaches the ovaries and the uterus to the pelvic wall?

A)Broad ligament
B)Mesovarium
C)Ovarian ligament
D)Suspensory ligament
E)Hilum

Question 11

How many seminiferous tubules are found in each lobule?

A)1-3
B)50-100
C)200-300
D)500 or more
E)Millions

Question 12

Which hormone stimulates Leydig cells to secrete testosterone?

A)GnRH
B)LH
C)Inhibin
D)DHT
E)None of these choices

Question 13

The function of the epididymis is

A)Sperm maturation
B)Produce sperm
C)Spermatid storage
D)Provide nutrition to sperm
E)Absorption of calcium

Question 14

Which structure lies posterior to the bladder and anterior to the rectum and secretes an alkaline,fructose filled fluid?

A)Prostate
B)bulbourethral gland
C)Seminal vesicles
D)Spongy urethra
E)Prostatic urethra

Question 15

Which of the following cells may eventually become spermatozoa?

A)Sertoli cells
B)Sustentacular cells
C)Spermatogonia
D)Chief cells
E)Speciation cells

Question 16

Paraurethral (Skene's)glands secrete

A)Estrogen
B)Progesterone
C)Testosterone
D)Androgens
E)Mucus

Question 17

Which hormone promotes the final step of spermatogenesis?

A)Relaxin
B)Testosterone
C)Inhibin
D)Estrogen
E)Aldosterone

Question 18

Which structure helps regulate the temperature of the testes?

A)Cremaster muscles
B)Tunica vaginalis
C)Tunica albuginea
D)Seminiferous tubules
E)Dartos muscle

Question 19

Which of the following is the site of fertilization?

A)Ureters
B)Urethra
C)Uterine tubes
D)Ovaries
E)Vagina

Question 20

Which structure is formed by the union of the duct from the seminal vesicle and the ampulla of the vas deferens?

A)Urethra
B)Spermatic cord
C)Inguinal canal
D)Ejaculatory duct
E)Prostate

Question 21

Where in the figure is the mature ovarian follicle?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)F
E)H

Question 22

Where are the straight tubules in this figure?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)E

Question 23

What does line "G" point to in this figure?

A)Dartos muscle
B)Cremaster muscle
C)Spermatic fascia
D)Tunica albuginea
E)Tunica vaginalis

Question 24

The uterine phase where the thickness of the endometrium doubles is the

A)Menstrual phase
B)Preovulatory phase
C)Proliferative phase
D)Follicular phase
E)Postovulatory phase

Question 25

The ovarian phase between the end of menstruation and beginning of ovulation is the

A)Menstrual phase
B)Preovulatory phase
C)Proliferative phase
D)Follicular phase
E)Postovulatory phase

Question 26

Which structure in the figure will produce progesterone,estrogens,relaxin and inhibin?

A)D
B)E
C)G
D)I
E)None of these choices

Question 27

In this figure,where is the site for implantation of a fertilized ovum?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)F

Question 28

Which structure in this figure is part of the connective tissue structures that anchor the uterus within the pelvic cavity?

A)B
B)C
C)E
D)G
E)H

Question 29

A forty year old woman experiences breast tenderness,slight swelling and some lumpiness each month during the third week of her menstrual cycle.She is most likely suffering from

A)breast cancer
B)fibrocystic breast disease
C)mastitis
D)Paget's disease
E)none of these

Question 30

Which structure in this figure has a portion removed in a vasectomy?

A)A
B)D
C)E
D)G
E)I

Question 31

Which hormone is secreted by the corpus luteum after ovulation?

A)Progesterone
B)Relaxin
C)LH
D)FSH
E)HGH

Question 32

In this figure,which line represents the part of the uterus that opens into the vagina?

A)E
B)F
C)G
D)H
E)B

Question 33

What does line "A" point to in this figure?

A)Lymphatic vessels
B)Pampiniform plexus
C)Suspensory ligament
D)Spermatic cord
E)Fundiform ligament

Question 34

Which hormone triggers ovulation?

A)GnRH
B)LH
C)FSH
D)Estrogen
E)Progesterone

Question 35

The septum of the scrotum is made up of a subcutaneous layer and which muscle tissue in this figure?

A)A
B)B
C)F
D)G
E)I

Question 36

Which letter in this figure represents a primary oocyte that is surrounded by several layers of cuboidal granulosa cells?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)F
E)H

Question 37

Where in the figure is the corpus albicans?

A)F
B)G
C)H
D)I
E)None of these choices

Question 38

What is line "C" pointing to in this figure?

A)Efferent duct
B)Body of epididymis
C)Straight tubule
D)Seminiferous tubule
E)Lobule

Question 39

What is line "C" pointing to in the figure?

A)Bladder
B)Fimbriae
C)Ovary
D)Uterus
E)Perineum

Question 40

What is line "F" pointing to in this figure?

A)Ductus epididymis
B)Rete testis
C)Efferent duct
D)Afferent duct
E)Seminiferous tubules

Question 41

Which structure in the figure is the zona pellucida?

A)A
B)B
C)D
D)G
E)H

Question 42

Where in the figure will you find mature sperm?

A)H
B)E
C)A
D)B
E)D

Question 43

Which structure in the figure is filled with follicular fluid?

A)H
B)G
C)E
D)D
E)B

Question 44

Which structure in the figure secretes an alkaline fluid that protects sperm by neutralizing acids in the urethra?

A)C
B)H
C)B
D)G
E)F

Question 45

Describe the roles of estrogens and progesterone.

Question 46

At which location in the figure do sperm and seminal vesicle secretions first join together in their path to the exterior?

A)C
B)J
C)E
D)K
E)L

Question 47

Which cell in the figure is actively secreting testosterone?

A)G
B)F
C)C
D)A
E)D

Question 48

Which structure in the figure is the theca interna?

A)A
B)H
C)E
D)D
E)F

Question 49

Which structure in the figure is the corpus spongiosum penis?

A)F
B)D
C)C
D)E
E)G

Question 50

Which structure in the figure is made of dense irregular connective tissue that forms septa dividing the testes into lobules?

A)B
B)C
C)F
D)A
E)D

Question 51

Which structure in the figure is the theca externa?

A)A
B)H
C)E
D)D
E)F

Question 52

Postmenopausal women tend to experience a degree of vaginal dryness.Which part of the reproductive system is most directly linked to this condition?

A)adrenal glands
B)salivary glands
C)Bartholin's glands
D)areolar glands
E)apocrine glands

Question 53

Describe the functions of testosterone.

Question 54

Which cell in the figure contains a diploid nucleus?

A)A
B)C
C)D
D)E
E)F

Question 55

Mature sperm arrive at the efferent ducts in the epididymis immediately from which structure in the figure?

A)G
B)H
C)F
D)A
E)D

Question 56

Which structure in the figure secretes seminal plasmin,proteolytic enzymes like pepsinogen and lysozyme,and citric acid?

A)C
B)K
C)B
D)G
E)L

Question 57

Describe the positive feedback loop involved in ovulation.

Question 58

Which structure in the figure is a serous membrane derived from the peritoneum during descent of the testes?

A)B
B)C
C)F
D)A
E)D

Question 59

Which structures in the figure together secrete liquid components of semen?

A)B,C,G
B)B,C,F
C)B,D,I
D)B,C,L
E)B,H,L

Question 60

Trace the path of a sperm cell from the site of its maturation to the site where it leaves the male body.Include descriptions of fluids added along that path.

Question 61

Compare the surgical methods of birth control in males and in females.What do they have in common and how effective are they?

Question 62

Which of the following is NOT a sexually transmitted disease?

A)Syphilis
B)Gonorrhea
C)Genital Herpes
D)Genital Warts
E)All of these are sexually transmitted diseases

Question 63

The onset of puberty is marked by pulses of what hormones? Select all that apply.

A)testosterone
B)estrogen
C)LH
D)FSH
E)GnRH

Question 64

Menarche is

A)the first menses
B)the permanent cessation of menses
C)the first sign of sperm production
D)the time of first ovulation
E)a type of vaginal contraceptive

Question 65

A zygote is

A)the same as an ovum
B)another name for secondary oocyte
C)a diploid fertilized ovum
D)the same as polar body
E)the mature ovarian (Graffian)follicle

Question 66

Which hormone inhibits the release of FSH from the pituitary gland?

A)Inhibin
B)Relaxin
C)GnRH
D)hCG
E)LH

Question 67

Which structure in the figure is the basement membrane?

A)A
B)B
C)D
D)F
E)H

Question 68

Which of the following is not a contribution of the reproductive system to the body systems?

A)Stimulation of growth and maintenance of bones of the skeletal system
B)Lowering blood cholesterol level in males under the age of 50
C)Increasing the rate and depth of breathing during sexual arousal
D)Stimulating the growth of skeletal muscles in males
E)Exert feedback effects on the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary gland

Question 69

Describe the contributions of the reproductive systems to the integumentary systems.

Question 70

Which of the following is the male pattern of development "master switch" gene?

A)SRY
B)MIS
C)XYY
D)XXY
E)None of these

Question 71

During fetal development which cells give rise to primary oocytes?

A)Spermatogonia
B)Secondary oocytes
C)Oogonia
D)Granulosa cells
E)Luteal cells

Question 72

The major hormone secreted from granulosa cells is

A)Progesterone
B)Estrogen
C)Testosterone
D)Aldosterone
E)Relaxin

Question 73

The male reproductive system arises from

A)paramesonephric (Mullerian)ducts
B)mesonephric (Wolffian)ducts
C)spermatic ducts
D)oviducts
E)none of these

Question 74

In the female embryo,the absence of _____ gene causes the gonadal ridges to develop into ovaries.

A)MIS
B)SRY
C)DNA
D)hCG
E)DHT

Question 75

What is the mode of action of oral contraceptives (birth control pills)?

Question 76

Female reproductive system arises from

A)paramesonephric (Mullerian)ducts
B)mesonephric (Wolffian)ducts
C)spermatic ducts
D)oviducts
E)none of these

Question 77

In the female embryo,the absence of dihydrotestosterone leads to the development of what structures? Select all that apply.

A)clitoris
B)labia minora
C)labia majora
D)ovaries
E)uterine tubes

Question 78

In male embryos,which hormone is responsible for the development of the urethra,prostate,and external genitals?

A)LH
B)FSH
C)Progesterone
D)Estrogen
E)Dihydrotestosterone

Question 79

Which of the following is a fungal disease of the reproductive system?

A)Syphilis
B)Gonorrhea
C)Candidiasis
D)Genital Herpes
E)Chlamydia

Question 80

During which phase of the human sexual response would an individual who suffers from high blood pressure be at greatest risk of experiencing a heart attack or a stroke? Why is this the case?